I feel like my views suffer after a promotion

Happens to me every time on the new video after I promote one. Views bounce back though if it's good enough on the one after that. It's just a pattern I've noticed from using it about 5 times

Just make sure you target the right age group for your content in promote. I targeted everyone and it didn't go so well but did much better with a younger audience. You can also select country. So think about the demographics, cultures of the countries, who might like your content more.